Drop the drop shippers: On Etsy, the whole purpose is to buy something handmade. If you’re not sure what you’re getting is legit, check if it’s genuine or mass-produced junk by doing a reverse image search. Click on the item’s image, then drag and drop it into Google Images. Major red flag: You see the exact same thing on other sites.
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They say you can’t go back, but that’s not stopping people from spending tons of money on relics from their past. eBay helped to kickstart the online auction craze, but it’s not alone when it comes to big-ticket items. Sites like Heritage Auctions and RR Auction are giving eBay a run for its money.
Now’s the time to search your closet, basement, garage and attic. Look through those unpacked boxes from your last move or the ones you put in storage when your kids moved out. You probably have stuff lying around that you’ve never given a second thought to … and someone else may pay big bucks for it.
Yo Adrian, I could make you a fortune!
Remember recording your favorite movies and TV shows on VHS? I hope you didn’t record over an old film because some tapes are pretty valuable today.
Streaming is great and all, but it’s missing that tangible factor. How many of you grew up with a collection of VHS tapes? How fun were those trips to the video rental store?
Those memories come at a price. A sealed copy of “Jaws” sold for $32,500 at Heritage Auctions. And that’s not all. A set of the first three “Rocky” films on VHS sold for $53,750 earlier this year.
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Apple takes a big bite
Apple fans scramble to get the newest iPhone yearly, but the hardcore fan wants something extraordinary. A sealed model of the first iPhone sold for $63,000 in February.
Throw in some provenance and the numbers go through the roof. Steve Jobs’ very own Apple-1 prototype sold for $677,196 last August at RR Auction.
Gaming gold
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AI celebrity nudes for sale online
You could buy creepy pics of stars like Margot Robbie and Selena Gomez on eBay and Etsy. Also, Andrew and Allie cover a vitamin company’s big fine for fake reviews, new checkout fees at Walmart, and the iPhone apps Kim Kardashian uses.
Not cool: In the latest “What were they thinking?” moment, eBay and Etsy got busted selling AI-generated and Photoshopped celeb nudes for as cheap as $6.39. Targets included stars like Margot Robbie, Selena Gomez and Jenna Ortega. eBay removed the listings and suspended offending accounts, but seriously, where’s the crackdown? It’s high time for some real laws to stop this creepy nonsense.
34.6% and 34.4%
U.S. shoppers who purchase at least one thing a month on Shein and Temu, respectively. The Chinese retailers have more American repeat shoppers than eBay and Etsy. Stay away, folks. The stuff is cheap, and you never know how much data they’re collecting.
10 Father's Day gifts that ship right to dad's door
Did you wait until the last minute to start narrowing down Father’s Day gifts this year? Join the club. It seems like everyone’s trying to figure out what to get Dad for Father’s Day right now — which can be a pretty difficult task, considering how in-person shopping is limited in many areas right now.
10 unique, customizable Father's Day gifts from Etsy
Somehow, it’s already June, and that means Father’s Day is coming up. It’s a little tough to visit stores in many places now, so you might be uncertain about what you’re getting dad this year.
Thankfully, the internet and online shopping exist. Tap or click here for 4 online shopping safety tips. But what if you want a homemade touch or some personalization to your gift?
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I’ve lost all Ctrl.
Online marketplaces are full of phony coronavirus gear
As the novel coronavirus continues to spread throughout the world, people are looking to the internet for answers on how to prepare. Public health agencies and governments alike are pushing for hygienic practices like hand-washing and staying home if you’re feverish, but not everyone is getting the memo.